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Axe-core 4.5: First WCAG 2.2 Support and More
Axe-core version 4.5.0 is here, which significantly improves axe-core’s support for new World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) resources.
axe-con 2023 - building accessible experiences. Virtual Conference: March. 15-16, 2023
The world’s largest digital accessibility conference is back. Save the date for axe-con 2023.
Deque Systems, the trusted leader in digital accessibility, announced today that the third annual axe-con conference will return next year on March 15-16th, 2023
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How Deque Furthers Digital Accessibility Through Machine Learning
As part of our commitment to the pursuit of detecting 100% of accessibility issues through automation, he is how we're using ML systems to advance this goal.
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Axe DevTools Extension Updates: Test Your Whole Page With Multi-Run Intelligent Guided Testing
The new axe DevTools browser extension release enables users to more easily test a whole page by running the same IGT multiple times.
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Deque Expands C-Suite with New Chief Information Accessibility Officer
Deque Systems announced today the appointment of Glenda Sims to Chief Information Accessibility Officer (CIAO).
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Deque’s Axe-Core Achieves Half a Billion Downloads
On Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), Deque marked an important landmark in its history with axe-core, surpassing 500 million downloads.
Screenshots of the new color contrast analyzer tool in the axe DevTools extension showing (1) the tool has found color contrast issues that need further review, (2) the tool using machine learning to see if any issues can be resolved automatically, and (3) the results: some issues were resolved, some were move to automatic issues, and some still need to be manually reviewed.
Axe DevTools Extension Update: New Color Contrast Analyzer
With this release, Pro users can now leverage the power of our machine learning algorithms to determine if any “needs review” color contrast issues are, in fact, are issues or not.
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Mobile Developers Must Prioritize Accessibility to Remain Relevant and Promote End-To-End Accessibility for Today’s Consumers
Deque Systems announced high velocity testing support for mobile developers. Axe DevTools Mobile can test native apps built with XML or Compose, UIKit or SwiftUI.
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Deque’s Second Annual Axe-Con Marks The Year of Accessibility, With Over 26,000 Registrations in the Largest Accessibility Conference of its Kind
Axe-con hosted the largest assembly of accessibility pros ever. More than 26k registrants and 100 expert speakers point to one clear trend: the need for high velocity accessibility.
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Deque Adds Linter to axe DevTools, Enabling Dev Teams to Catch Accessibility Issues in Real-Time, with Minimal Effort
Now included with axe DevTools, dev teams can leverage a new linter service that shifts accessibility testing even further left.
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Deque Stakes Claim as Undisputed Leader in Automated Accessibility Testing Coverage with New Report
New Approach Exposes More Than Double the Amount of Accessibility Issues Detected by Legacy Solutions - With a Higher Degree of Accuracy.
Screenshot of new AI notifications in the Interactive Elements Intelligent Guided Test within the axe DevTools browser extension.
Axe DevTools Extension Updates: Machine Learning Intelligent Guided Test Enhancements
This axe DevTools browser extension release enhances and optimizes the Interactive Elements Intelligent Guided Test™ through machine learning.